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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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